Farmers blame high transport costs for rising food prices
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria has blamed rising food prices on high transportation costs, despite the ongoing harvest season, says AFAN President. Read More: https://punchng.com/farmers-blame-high-transport-costs-for-rising-food-prices/
The President of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria, Mohammed Magaji, has blamed soaring food prices on mounting transportation costs, even as the country's harvest season continues. According to the September 2026 National Bureau of Statistics' Consumer Price Index report, food prices spiked in several Nigerian states, with Lagos, Imo, and Ondo recording the most significant year-on-year increases.
In contrast, Taraba, Yobe, and Borno saw the smallest food price rises, with Taraba experiencing a decline compared to the previous year. The National Bureau of Statistics emphasized that comparing food prices directly between states could be misleading due to differences in consumption baskets. Monthly food price increases were most pronounced in Imo, Ondo, and Oyo, while Adamawa, Kano, and Bauchi experienced the largest month-over-month declines.
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